English GymnasticsHome Country affiliated to British Gymnastics and representing the Regions of North of England, North West, Yorkshire, East, East Midlands, West Midlands, London, South, South East, South West and the English Schools Gymnastics Association

About Us

The English Gymnastics Association Limited (EGA) was originally formed in 1982 by the English Regions, to ensure that England was represented in the Commonwealth Games and other International events. English Gymnastics is recognised by Commonwealth Games England and the Commonwealth Gymnastics Federation. We have also been instrumental in ensuring that English Championships now enjoy a major event status in the British Gymnastics calendar.

England competed in the Commonwealth Games in 1978, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014 and in Australia. England also competed at Commonwealth Championship events in 1982 in Australia and 1986 in Scotland, when gymnastics was not part of the Games.

The political timetable of devolution has affected the way in which sport in the UK is governed and National Governing Bodies of sport have being directed towards a federal system of governance.

The British Gymnastics Board approved in 2005 that, in line with the UK Sport and PMP Review, an England Home Country Governing Body (incorporating the ten English Regions and the English Schools Gymnastics Association), be officially recognised and affiliated to British Gymnastics.

The EGA maintain existing programmes, including Commonwealth Games, English Championships, England National Squads and International Competitions.

The Chair of each English Region and the English Schools Gymnastics Association has a seat on the Board of the English Gymnastics Association Limited and Technical Panels are appointed to advise on team selection for events. The EGA is the official voice for the ten English Regions and there is a Director (nominated by England) on the BG Board of Directors.

MEMBERSHIP

Currently, only the ten English Regions and the English Schools Gymnastics Association are Affiliated members of the EGA.

DISCIPLINES

Breathtaking to watch and exciting to perform, Gymnastics is one of the most popular sports in Great Britain, with an estimated four million people taking part on a regular basis (source 'Young People in Sport, Trends in Participation' - Mori 2002). Performance gymnasts demonstrate amazing skill, exceptional strength and great courage. However, Gymnastics is a sport that offers everyone a fun, social and exhilarating activity, from babies at 8 weeks old to veterans of 88+ years.

Gymnastics introduces people from a very early age, to the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, leading to a huge variety of opportunities of enjoyable and rewarding non-competitive and competitive sport. Taking part in a sport like Gymnastics, not only gives a huge amount of pleasure to participants, but also encourages self-confidence and develops motivated, fit and happy people. Participation in Gymnastics develops body awareness, strength, flexibility, control and co-ordination, which can be drawn upon during other physical activities, sports and in every-day life.

The diversity of the sport, varying equipment and a mix of skills and competencies, have created a sport that meets the needs of a wide range of participants. For sheer beauty, elegance and sensational displays of strength and courage, there are few sports that can match Gymnastics.

Under the overall description of Gymnastics, lie the individual Disciplines. To read more about each Gymnastic Discipline, please click on the relevant link below:

The four Strategic Priorities of the 2017-2021 plan are as follows. British Gymnastics will: •Identify and then remove bottlenecks so that demand can be met, starting with addressing coaches and space limitations•Reduce dependency on government funding by maximising current revenue streams•Advance, connect and effectively communicate the pathways to provide opportunities for talent to develop consistently•Articulate and deliver a clear brand proposition

British Gymnastics Principles British Gymnastics will:•Promote a culture of integrity and equality: striving for the highest ethical and professional standards in all our endeavours•Be thoughtful and deliberate in our choices, seeking the evidence to inform decision making, to better meet the needs of our customers and stakeholders•Be innovative, breaking new ground to improve the quality of our products and services, whilst protecting our proud heritage